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VIP ACCESSPenguin Island to reopen to visitors next month

With the hard border still in effect, locals won’t have to share the area with the tourists who usually flock there —— and the penguins are happy about the prospect of a fresh batch of happy feet.

Jake Dietsch

Flying finsCommentsPremiumSwimmers ‘helpless’ as humpback ‘flung man into air’

Snorkellers have described the terrifying moment a humpback whale used its powerful fins to send a man flying out of the ocean and charge at swimmers on Ningaloo Reef on Saturday.

Sarah Steger

Suspected dognappingPremiumMad dach to find ‘dognapped’ Kalgoorlie pups

A curious tale of two small dogs who went missing in a suspected dognapping has had a happy ending, with the pair found safe and well on a remote mining lease 100km from their home.

Kelsey Reid

‘Freak accident’VideoPremiumDid whale attack diver off WA coast to shield calf?

A humpback whale that struck a woman with its tail during a diving tour in WA’s north was showing “classic defensive actions” and was likely trying to protect its young calf, the tour operator says.

Daryna Zadvirna, Kate Ryan & Caitlyn Rintoul

Freak accidentCommentsPremiumSwimming with whales ‘an accident waiting to happen’

A whale expert says a ‘freak’ incident where a woman was crushed by humpbacks during a diving tour in WA’s north was predicted when the tourism trial was launched four years ago.

Daryna Zadvirna, Kate Ryan and Caitlyn Rintoul

Swim stuntVideoMan charged over Sydney Zoo prank

A NSW man has been charged after he allegedly ignored warning signs and entered Sydney Zoo's aquarium, where he got up close and personal with the fish.

Pet gets virusVideoCat tests positive for coronavirus in UK

The UK government says a pet cat has tested positive for the coronavirus and that the animal likely contracted COVID-19 from its owners.

Alistair Smout

‘he died in agony’VideoPremiumHorror after Gosnells man finds dog fatally strangled

A distraught pet owner who found his dog strangled with a cord and electrical tape in his backyard shed has pleaded for the culprit to hand themselves into police.

Daryna Zadvirna & Ben Downie

Freak accidentTeenage girl critical after being trampled by cow

A teenage girl is fighting for her life after being crushed by a cow.

Sonia Kohlbacher

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Network has ‘no knowledge’ of Barnett reality show

Sky UK has denied it is making a new reality show about Sam Barnett, son of former Premier Colin Barnett, soon after the developer claimed he had bought two tigers from the zoo featured in Tiger King.

John Flint

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How former Premier’s son’s tall tiger tale unravelled

Sam Barnett has admitted his plan to buy two tigers from the zoo made famous by Netflix’s Tiger King was just a ‘publicity stunt’ — here’s how his big cat claims were torn apart.

John Flint and Ben Downie

Tiger talesVideoPremiumFormer Premier’s son admits Tiger King lie

Sam Barnett’s two Sumatran tigers were a figment of his wild imagination, the son of ex-Premier Colin Barnett, has confessed.

John Flint and Ben Downie

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Tiger King star rips apart Barnett’s big cat claims

The owner of the private zoo in Netflix smash-hit documentary Tiger King denies selling tigers to WA developer Sam Barnett. WATCH LOWE’S EXTRAORDINARY MESSAGE TO BARNETT HERE.

John Flint

WATCH THE SHOCKING FOOTAGEVideoPremiumThe terrifying moment a great white attacks a boat

A Perth fisherman has risked life and limb to record a dangerous encounter with a great white shark during an unforgettable trip off Fremantle’s coastline. SEE THE SHOCKING FOOTAGE.

Caitlyn Rintoul & Emily Baker

First picturesPremiumWildlife manager at centre of hunting scandal emerges

A Department of Parks and Wildlife district manager under fire after images of him posing with dead safari animals in Africa emerged last week has been spotted outside his Esperance office.

Sarah Steger

Only in AustraliaVideoMan fights off snake while driving at 70mph

A Queensland man survived a terrifying encounter with a deadly eastern brown snake, fighting the monster off while driving 110 kph along a highway.

Barking madPremiumPuppy scams rampant as WA dog lovers cop a ruff deal

West Aussies coughed up $26,000 last month after being fooled by dodgy advertisements, spending anywhere from $150 to an eye-watering $5000 for a dog that never has its day.

Ben O'Shea

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

‘Hearts hurting’PremiumTributes flow for shark attack victim

Tributes are flowing for a Sunshine Coast dad who was fatally mauled by a shark off Fraser Island on Saturday.

Greg Stolz

hey all you cool cats and kittensVideoCarole Baskin’s $28k Cameo payday

Controversial Tiger King star Carole Baskin is still reaping the rewards from the notorious documentary series, reportedly earning thousand of dollars a day on an online greeting website.

Animal hunterVideoPremier strengthens push for Crossberg review

‘I just don’t accept that sort of conduct – even if it was some years ago.’

Joe Spagnolo

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Inside the Crossberg African hunting lodge

Wannabe big-game hunters splash out thousands of dollars to stay at the South African hunting lodge linked to under-fire Parks and Wildlife manager Jewell Crossberg.

Shannon Hampton

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Parks and Wildlife manager’s shocking family history

The wildlife manager snapped alongside dead animals is the son of a South African trophy hunter who shot and killed one of his farm workers — while his brother was also charged over a man’s death.

Shannon Hampton & Josh Zimmerman

SEE THE DELETED PHOTOSVideoPremiumParks and Wildlife scandal ‘abhorrent’: Harvey

The position of a Parks and Wildlife manager photographed alongside animals he appeared to have killed in Africa is “untenable”, according to Opposition Leader Liza Harvey.

Shannon Hampton, Josh Zimmerman and Rourke Walsh

Best present ever!VideoPremiumBirthday reunion for boy’s best friend

After two days of painful separation from Paua — a six-month-old English Staffordshire pup — Perth boy Devantea was woken on his fourth birthday today by licks and cuddles from his beloved pooch.

Michael Traill

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